Gynaecological Endoscopy · Professional Society · UK
British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy
BSGE
SpecialtyGynaecological Endoscopy
Trainee CommitteeYes
Travel GrantsYes
Research PrizesYes
The BSGE exists to improve standards, promote training and encourage the exchange of information in minimal access surgery techniques. The society has over two thousand members passionate about minimally invasive surgery in gynaecology.
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Specialty
Gynaecological Endoscopy
Abbreviation
BSGE
Trainee Committee
Yes
Travel Grants
Available
Research Prizes
Yes
Country
United Kingdom
MEMBERSHIP Membership Details
| Membership Type | Eligibility | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Consultant | Consultants and Associate Specialists (SAS doctors) on the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council in the fields of Gynaecology | — |
| SAS Doctor | Associate Specialists (SAS doctors) on the Specialist Register | — |
| GP | General Practitioners with a special interest in gynaecological endoscopy | — |
| Resident | Medical Practitioners in training and specialty doctors (staff grade doctors) | — |
| Nurse | Nurses with a special interest in gynaecological endoscopy and endometriosis | — |
| Physician Associates (Assistants) | Physician Associates and Allied Health Professionals with a special interest in gynaecological endoscopy and endometriosis | — |
| Allied Health Professionals | Allied Health Professionals with a special interest in gynaecological endoscopy and endometriosis | — |
| Medical Student | Students of medicine with evidence of their student placement | — |
| Student Nurse | Students of nursing with evidence of their student placement | — |
| Allied Health Specialties Student | Students of allied health specialties with evidence of their student placement | — |
| International Membership - Specialist | International specialists outside UK and Ireland | £100 |
| International Membership - Trainees | International trainees outside UK and Ireland | £50 |
| International Membership - Nurses | International nurses outside UK and Ireland | £50 |
BENEFITS Key Member Benefits
Standard Setting
The Society was involved, at the request of the RCOG, with setting general standards for hysteroscopic and laparoscopic procedures. Best Practice documents are being developed and are available for the benefit of Members and Patients alike.
Educational Courses & Financial Support
BSGE runs and promotes courses in minimally invasive techniques and shares information about educational opportunities for members. Awards and Bursaries are available to help fund further study or obtain travelling fellowships.
Access to Information
UK and Ireland members get free corporate membership of the ESGE which include discounted rates for their congress and access to their journal. All members can access recordings of BSGE webinars on demand in the BSGE Video Library.
ESGE Corporate Membership
UK and Ireland members receive free corporate membership of the European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (ESGE) with discounted congress rates and journal access.
BSGE Video Library
Access to recordings of BSGE webinars on demand.
International Member Benefits
Discounted registration fees to BSGE meetings, access to BSGE video library, access to selected lectures from previous BSGE annual scientific meetings, copies of the BSGE Newsletter 'The Scope', dedicated awards and competitions for overseas members, and access to the BSGE SICS database.
EVENTS Events & Conferences
TRAINEE Trainee Opportunities
BSGE Travelling Fellowship for Doctors in Training
Travelling fellowships and bursaries available for doctors in training with funding up to £1,000 for travel to conferences and educational events.
BSGE Bursaries for Doctors in Training
Educational bursaries for doctors in training to support up to 50% of education costs for courses and modules, with funding up to £500-£1,000.
BSGE Clinical Research Grant
Research grants available to support clinical research projects, with funding up to £1,000-£3,000.
Alan Gordon Travelling Fellowship
Senior travelling fellowship available annually with funding up to £3,200-£4,000 for educational travel and conferences.
Dedicated Awards for Doctors in Training
Awards are specifically categorized for doctors in training with dedicated application rounds held twice yearly (March and September).